Kimwana Killingsworth Unit Manager, LPN, CPR Instructor
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Delivering top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires, ad providing customized solutions to build loyalty.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Unit Manager
Rehab At Scottsdale Village
02.2021 - Current
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired well-qualified nursing staff.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
LPN
Clipboard Health
03.2021 - Current
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Travel Nurse
Sarah's Staffing Service
10.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Charge Nurse
Prairie Green At Fay's Point
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
License Practical Nurse -
CAAN Academy of Nursing
Matteson, IL06.2013
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Olympia College
Chicago, IL03.2004
CNA Certificate - Nursing
Kennedy King College
Chicago, IL09.2000
Skills
- 20 years of work experience in telephonic customer service
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and Dashboard type platforms
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and patient privacy
- Strong verbal/written communication
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
- Ability to work independently, be attentive to detail and maintain a positive attitude
- Ability to educate internal and external customers on care management service
- Clinical Documentation
- Physical Assessment
- Knowledge of Managed Care concepts
- Experience with data entry and documentation within member records
- Background in a health care setting with familiarity with basic medical terminology
Certification
- CPR Instructor AHA (American Heart Associations ) 2019-Present
Timeline
LPN
Clipboard Health
03.2021 - Current
LPN Unit Manager
Rehab At Scottsdale Village
02.2021 - Current
Travel Nurse
Sarah's Staffing Service
10.2019 - Current
Charge Nurse
Prairie Green At Fay's Point
04.2017 - 06.2019
License Practical Nurse -
CAAN Academy of Nursing
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Olympia College
CNA Certificate - Nursing
Kennedy King College
- CPR Instructor AHA (American Heart Associations ) 2019-Present
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